HTML5 Animations can be viewed on all computer and mobile devices, no plug-in required

"There’s no question 360 product views were worth it. In addition to sales growing 34% year over year the dollar value of returns dropped from 3.4% to 1.2%.”- Steve Okelberry, President and CEO, SprinklerWarehouse.com

"The PhotoCapture 360 photography turntable has given my business the ability to create 360-degree animations in-house fast and affordably while not having to compromise quality." - Shane Alderman Apideas.com

Each 360 product view features photo-quality imaging with click-and-drag mouse control. These can be viewed on all browsers and mobile devices (iPad, iPhone, Driod and Windows devices) to enhance visual communication. PhotoCapture 360 is perfect for eCommerce, Mobile Commerce, Presentations, Product Design / Development, Quality Control and daily business communication.

2. Place an item on the photography turntable and use PhotoCapture software to:

a. ‘Preview’ the item computer monitor screen in real-time

b. Rotate item/turntable 360 degrees. Adjust position until centered

c. While the object rotates 360, use the PhotoCapture software to pre-define camera and crop settings. Most camera settings can be adjusted in the software while viewing a real time preview on your monitor screen

d. Select the number of pictures to take (between 4 and 360), define other animation features and then press “Start”.

3. The software, camera and 360 photography turntable work in unison to automatically capture JPG or RAW images. (rotate-snap, rotate-snap, …until finished) Images are immediately uploaded and saved to the computer.

4. Confirm and Retake - Users are able to view each picture and confirm quality. If required, individual photos can be immediately re-taken with the turntable spinning back to the correct angle.

5. The individual images can be exported (for cleaning or stitching in a 3rd party software), sent via email, printed, annotated, edited or immediately stitched in the PhotoCapture software to create 360 product animations in Flash or HTML5 formats.

Complete System
PhotoCapture 360 photography turntable consists of a motorized turntable and PhotoCapture image creation software. When used with a compatible Canon or Nikon DSLR camera, users are able to efficiently compose, capture, process and save professional still, interactive 360 product views and video for use in any web or print application.

25 lbs. Capacity with 11.4” and 15.7”Platforms - Larger platforms can also be attached.

Automated JPG and RAW Image Capture

Software Controlled
The PhotoCapture 360 software controls and automates every aspect of the photography, processing and stitching workflows.

360 Product Photography – Simply place an object in the center of the turntable. Capture between 4 and 360 individual images per rotation. The 360 image capture process is completely automated via USB as software synchronizes picture taking and turntable movement. Captured images can be exported or directly stitched in the software to create interactive 360 product views in HTML5, Flash or GIF formats.

Still Sequence Product Photography – Use the 360 photography turntable, software and multiple compatible cameras to create a custom defined sequence of still photos. For example, use the system to automatically take 6 pictures from the various angles. Once the custom sequence is created, it can be re-used.

Easy to Use
PhotoCapture 360 is designed for users of any skill level. In just minutes, users are able to set up the turntable, install the software and start creating.

​*Video Capture - Create and immediately deploy product videos. The system software and hardware work together to streamline video capture, editing, processing and export.

Fast & Efficient
By integrating the image capture, processing and stitching workflows with software, users are able to eliminate many tedious and time consuming tasks. Create a 24 frame 360 product view (from beginning to end) in less than 3 minutes per product. No project is too large or too small. For customers who need to shoot a lot of products, the advanced creation and saving features allow you re-use previous settings for maximum throughput.

Individual Frame Export/Import
The individual JPG and RAW images captured in 360 can be exported for editing or use in any application. JPG or PNG* images can be re-imported for stitching into an interactive 360 view in HTML5 or Flash. During the import images can be batch re-sized and watermarked with a customized logo.

*Main Angle ExportChoose and automatically save the most important angles / images from a 360 sequence. Reuse this setting over and over.

*Multiple Camera Control
Simultaneously control and take pictures with multiple Canon DSLR cameras attached to the system. Use the Custom Define feature, turntable and multiple cameras to quickly create custom capture sequences.

*Custom Defined
Users are able to specify, set and save a sequence of images to be shot. Sequences can be re-used and utilize more than one Canon camera placed in different locations.

Still Image Capture
In addition to 360 image capture, the PhotoCapture 360 photography turntable can also streamline all still shot workflows.

Large Live Preview
PhotoCapture 360 software displays the cameras live view as a real-time preview on a computer monitor. In the real time preview, users can make camera, lighting and crop adjustments to compose the image and see the result before taking any pictures. For shooting 360s, the real time preview also allows the user to see the object spin 360 and ensure correct positioning of the object in the center of the turntable.

Pre-Crop
Use the real time preview to set crop markers before taking still or 360 product views. Pictures are automatically cropped as they are captured, eliminating the need for post-production. Crop can be set as:

Free Form – Adjust crop as required

Fixed Ratio – Pre-define an aspect ratio that will constrain the crop to a specific size (ex. 4 x3)

Square – Crop in a perfect square

*AfterImage
This feature allows users to overlay a transparent image of a previous shot on the Preview to ensure that future shots are all taken at the same, consistent angle.

*Highlight Alert
When activated, this feature will highlight the parts of the picture you are about to take that will be pure white in the final output.

Auto, Manual and Fixed Focus
Users have the ability to auto focus; manually focus on the camera or manually focus in the software while viewing a real time preview. Manual focus can be set once and applied to a set of images in the 360 mode.

Shutter Release Capability
For 360 image capture, the turntable can be connected directly to any camera with shutter release capability. In this configuration, picture taking is automated and controlled through the software at each angle with images being saved to the camera memory card. Depending on camera type a special cord may be required from Ortery.

Advanced 360 Workflow
The standard 360 workflow guides the user through creating a 360 product view in a step by step process. The Advanced 360 workflow allows the user to save and re-use the image capture and saving parameters to dramatically increase speed.

*Annotations – Include or restrict annotations in the final saved image

A practical use for this feature is to simultaneously save captured images as a thumbnail, product shot, oversized product shot and as the original master – to different folders with different names, sizes and with other unique features.

Time Lapse – Users can specify an amount of time to wait before the camera snaps the image at each angle. This feature is ideal for: Shooting with strobes or for items that need to settle or stop moving before the next picture is taken.

Manual – Users can manually snap images using the mouse at each individual angle

*Custom Animations
In addition to creating 360 product views, PhotoCapture 360 can also create 180, 120 and 90 degree product views. Users choose the number of pictures to capture over the spin rage selected.

*Image Annotation
Each captured JPG image/frame can be annotated with text and drawings as well as batch edited, printed or sent by email inside the software. A useful example would be an 8 frame animation with annotations that discuss product development information on each frame.

Mobile Optimized 360 Product Views
HTML5 animations can be viewed from any computer, cell phone or tablet. Animations include dynamic resizing, optimized load times and gesture (touch and drag) control.

*Watermarking
Individual JPG images can be watermarked immediately after capture or when imported back in prior to 360 product view composition. Users can upload a logo or chose from a preset. Watermarking is a great way for businesses to brand and protect the animations they create. This feature is also great for the professional who wishes to send proofs to the customer.

SDKFor companies interested in building PhotoCapture 360 photography turntable into a customized workflow, a Mac and Windows-based SDK with hooks to control turntable movement is available.